Lectins are derived from the extracts of plants, animals, viruses and microorganisms and are known to agglutinate red blood cells. These agglutinins can select cell types according to blood group activities utilizing sugar-binding mechanisms.

Catalog #

U1500-44

Lectins form precipitates with glycoconjugates and are useful for identifying or separating oligosaccharides with identical sugar compositions such as galactose, mannose or glucose.

Applications

Suitable for use in Immunodiffusion and IEP. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions

Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability

May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Clone Type

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Host

Rabbit

Concentration

~1mg/ml

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.3, 0.05% sodium azide

Purity

Purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation

Immunogen

Ulex europaeus (UEA I, gorze, furze)

Specificity

Recognizes Ulex europaeus (UEA I, gorze, furze)

Important Note

This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.